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lotsagas4u · 02-15-2022, 06:24 PM

Guys, please school me on shackle changing, I have front spreader, a full length rear spreader, new bulldog shackles and bushings. Jack up front end with floor jack, jack stands under frame, remove center floor jack, spread spring until shackles can be removed. Check fit/and or replace bushings. Same on rear, will be doing one side at a time.

Am I missing something?
Thanks

Mike Peters · 02-15-2022, 06:53 PM

Yes. That's how I would do it also. It may be difficult to drive out the old shackle bushings from the springs with springs still bolted to the center crossmember, so removing the springs from the frame and driving the old bushings out with spring on floor/blocks, etc. might make the job go better. But if you can figure out a way to remove the old bushings with spring still bolted to the crossmembers, then fine.

Mulletwagon · 02-15-2022, 10:12 PM

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Will likely need new bushings. Driving out the bushings on the rear axle will require removal of the brake backing plates to gain direct access for a driving tool - and bushings must be reamed afterward. Spring bushings will also likely require reaming. Let us know how it goes.

02-15-2022, 06:24 PM	#1
lotsagas4u Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Plainview, Texas Posts: 757	31 pickup shackles? Guys, please school me on shackle changing, I have front spreader, a full length rear spreader, new bulldog shackles and bushings. Jack up front end with floor jack, jack stands under frame, remove center floor jack, spread spring until shackles can be removed. Check fit/and or replace bushings. Same on rear, will be doing one side at a time. Am I missing something? Thanks

02-15-2022, 06:53 PM	#2
Mike Peters Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: South East Wisconsin Posts: 1,279	Re: 31 pickup shackles? Yes. That's how I would do it also. It may be difficult to drive out the old shackle bushings from the springs with springs still bolted to the center crossmember, so removing the springs from the frame and driving the old bushings out with spring on floor/blocks, etc. might make the job go better. But if you can figure out a way to remove the old bushings with spring still bolted to the crossmembers, then fine.

02-15-2022, 10:12 PM	#3
Mulletwagon Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Florida Panhandle Posts: 585	Re: 31 pickup shackles? Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Will likely need new bushings. Driving out the bushings on the rear axle will require removal of the brake backing plates to gain direct access for a driving tool - and bushings must be reamed afterward. Spring bushings will also likely require reaming. Let us know how it goes.